Leadership change
Stellantis appoints Arnaud Belloni new CEO of Fiat, Abarth and Lancia
The former Renault marketing chief returns to the group after 16 years across its brands, adding the role of chief marketing officer for Europe. Olivier François moves to a strategic advisory position.
Stellantis has appointed Arnaud Belloni as CEO of the Fiat, Abarth and Lancia brands. At the same time, he is taking on the role of chief marketing officer for Europe. Belloni will report to Emanuele Cappellano, chief operating officer Enlarged Europe. The previous brand boss Olivier François is moving into the role of a strategic adviser to the group.
Return to Stellantis
For Belloni, it is a return to the multi-brand group. Before joining Renault Group, he spent 16 years with Stellantis brands and their predecessor companies, including as marketing director for Fiat and Lancia, managing director of Lancia France and vice-president of marketing for Asia Pacific.
From 2015 to 2020, Belloni was responsible for communication and motorsport as Citroën's global marketing chief. During this time he headed the new digital as well as stationary sales concepts, among others. Since November 2020, Belloni was global marketing chief of Renault Group, and from May 2023 additionally chief branding officer for all group brands.
“We are very pleased to welcome Arnaud back to Stellantis. His global perspective, his creative leadership strength and his deep knowledge of our brands will be important advantages as we strengthen marketing in Europe and shape the next chapter for Fiat, Abarth and Lancia,” said Emanuele Cappellano.
Olivier François becomes strategic adviser
Belloni is taking over the duties of Olivier François, who is expected to accompany the transition until mid-October. According to the company, in that role he will focus on cross-brand issues including brand and product strategy, according to the company.
François worked for more than 30 years for the Stellantis Group and its predecessor companies. In the course of his career, he held management positions at Chrysler, Fiat, Abarth, DS Automobiles and Lancia, among others, as well as in global marketing.
